5 reasons why should consume chocolate during office hours

On World Chocolate day: Highlighting the health benefits of having chocolate in office. Consuming dark chocolate can help in reducing stress, which is much needed when you are at work. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay) Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocolate can spread a smile across anyone’s face. There are numerous studies that have emphasised the various health benefits chocolate can have. If you are looking for some really good excuses to indulge in chocolates, we give you some reason. In a conversation with Founder Institute of Bakery and Pastry Arts, Chef Balendra Singh highlights reasons why chocolate is good during your office hours. It puts you in a better mood: Chocolate (darker, the better) is rich in serotonin, which is a natural anti-depressant. It also stimulates endorphins, the chemicals that bring a feeling of pleasure. According to a study, people who eat polyphenol rich chocolate once in a day were more content and calmer than people who don’t drink it. Improves performance at work: Some of the researchers from a University in West Virginia stated that chocolate has the power to extend our attention spans, shorten our reaction times, improve our problem-solving skills, and boost our memory. Acts as a stress buster: Consuming dark chocolate can help in reducing stress, which is much needed when you are at work. Magnesium is a really best stress buster and is dubbed as the “original chill pill”. Magnesium tones down stress by releasing cortisol the stress hormone. Magnesium is highly missing from our plates and chocolate contains a generous amount of this mineral. It is believed that we want chocolates due to the presence of magnesium. Makes you smarter: You already know that chocolate can boost your memory and increase your attention span. But, do you know chocolate can actually make you sharp and smart? […]

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